Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

On the job, you would:

Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.

Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.